Character Based Drama for the International Arthouse Audience

After a while away, Pat Kelman and Imaginative Leap Films are back with an exciting and provocative new slate of projects in development.

FEATURE PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

1. SISTERS (Working title)

Status – In development. Currently development funding being discussed with BFI

Projected budget – £250k

Anticipated shooting period – Early 2018

Writer and Director – Pat Kelman

As per usual with Pat Kelman’s work, the detail of the scenes are created through improvisation, based on a detailed framework and outline.

Developmental workshops have been held with the talent, and at least three short films are being produced using the same characters as part of the process (see below)

Cast:

TBA.

Three sisters and their partners spend a weekend family reunion dealing with the causes of their youngest sibling’s death at the same event the previous year. The eldest sister has to try and heal the family and prevent the guilt and recrimination from tearing them apart.

2. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (Working Title)

Status – Early Development for submission to the next round of Film London Microwave or Creative England’s iFeatures project.

Writer and Director – Pat Kelman

Projected budget – £175k

Anticipated shoot period: 2017

Initial workshops are currently being held in London to explore characters and situations. The project is intended to be a multi-threaded kaleidoscope of London life and experience, as seen through the eyes of four children playing truant one day.

SHORT PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

FAMILY MATTERS

Writer and Director – Pat Kelman

Budget – £5k per film

Talent:

UK Television names as listed in the SISTERS project above.

As part of the development process and funding process of the feature SISTERS, at least three short films are being produced in 2015, all budget circa £5000, to develop backstory and subtext for the feature.
These will be used to show:

– Characters

– Situations

– Directorial skill

– Acting quality

– Investability

– Market Potential

They will also be used to attract a lead actor with a Feature Film background.

Pat Kelman’s film “Francis” has been awarded the Special Jury Prize in the “Truth or Dare” competition on Filmaka.com. He will compete against the other qualifiers in the Final round, due to take place in three months’ time.

“The performances were terrific, with the relaxed realism that made the film all the more dramatic. A beautifully observed slice of life that will resonate with everyone and will tug at the heart strings. Funny (actually hilarious in places) and at the same time guaranteed to make you shed a tear as well. Bizarre and perfect in many ways. I recommend you see it soon.”

In 2006 TAIL SLATE gave ENCOUNTERS three stars out of four, calling the film: “… entertaining and emotional. The performances were terrific, with a relaxed realism that made the film all the more dramatic. I also think it would be easy for most people to find a connection to one or more of the characters […]